Integrate In-plants Into Workflows

That will go a long way toward gaining the support and assistance of the IS group. They may return the favor down the road by championing your ability to deliver documents efficiently on electronic pathways.

Creating An Alliance With IS

At Brigham Young University, for example, the University Computing Services and Print Services departments created an alliance that achieves a more efficient division of labor. As part of the arrangement, Computing Services helps design and support networked digital printing equipment, while Print Services assumes responsibility for the computing group's publishing needs.